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Marsh Run
3 Bedroom Apartments

Marsh Run

2393 Canal Bay WayColumbus, OH 43232
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65 E 18th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

65 E 18th Ave

65 E 18th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Greenwood Village
3 Bedroom Apartments

Greenwood Village

750-879 Greenfield DrColumbus, OH 43223
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OakTree Village
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OakTree Village

2200 Walford LnColumbus, OH 43224
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The Hill
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The Hill

873-959 Woodhill DrColumbus, OH 43212
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Chesapeake Mill
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Chesapeake Mill

5550 Arturo CtColumbus, OH 43231
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Starling Yard
3 Bedroom Apartments

Starling Yard

120 S Central AveColumbus, OH 43222
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1381 Indianola Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1381 Indianola Ave

1379-1381 Indianola AveColumbus, OH 43201
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127 E 13th Ave
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127 E 13th Ave

127 E 13th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Carriage House
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Carriage House

3535 Derbyshire DrColumbus, OH 43224
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1458 Highland St
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1458 Highland St

1458 Highland StColumbus, OH 43201
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180-188 Patterson
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180-188 Patterson

180-188 W Patterson AveColumbus, OH 43202
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McNaughten Plaza
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McNaughten Plaza

1484 McNaughten RdColumbus, OH 43232
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31 E 18th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

31 E 18th Ave

31 E 18th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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Providence Glen
3 Bedroom Apartments

Providence Glen

2421 Adonai BlvdColumbus, OH 43219
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Clintonville Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Clintonville Apartments

109 E Como AveColumbus, OH 43202
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54 E 13th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

54 E 13th Ave

54 E 13th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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The Summit
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Summit

1895 Summit StColumbus, OH 43201
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414 E 12th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

414 E 12th Ave

414 E 12th AveColumbus, OH 43201
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69 E 14th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

69 E 14th Ave

69 E 14th AveColumbus, OH 43201

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March 15, 2026

Great place to attend college and find a job afterward.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Columbus?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbus is under $739.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbus?

The cheapest apartment in Columbus is George's Creek Apartments which is listed at $874, while the average apartment in Columbus costs $3,152.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbus?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9,015 regular apartments in Columbus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Columbus?

Cheap apartments in Columbus have an average cost of $446 which is $2,706 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.

Expert Rental Resources

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH

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Although Columbus, Ohio, has a reputation for being a rowdy college town, it's large enough to offer numerous neighborhoods far away from frat houses and street parties after football games.

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The Ultimate Local Expert's Guide To Top Columbus, OH Neighborhoods for College and University Student Renters

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Columbus, OH, artfully blends a laid-back Midwest personality with the excitement of urban living and the spirited atmosphere of student life.

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Welcome to Columbus: An Insiders Guide to Ohios Best-Kept Secret

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Visitors to Columbus, OH, won't admit it at first, but they secretly expect this Midwestern capital to resemble a sprawling version of Mayberry from the old Andy Griffith show. I'm serious.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.